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What Are the Symptoms of a Peanut Allergy?
For many people with a peanut allergy, even the smallest exposure to the food is likely to cause an allergic reaction…
Why Are Sinus Headaches Common in the Winter?
For many people in Atlanta, the colder temperatures of winter are an unfortunate reminder of chronic sinus headaches. Persistent head pain, congestion…
How Effective Are Skin Allergy Tests?
Skin allergy tests are the primary method of diagnosing a wide range of allergic conditions. Requiring only a brief appointment with your…
What Types of Allergies Are More Serious?
Allergies are a common source of daily irritation for adults and children across the country. And with many types of allergies impacting Atlanta families, there is certainly…
What Are the Main Allergy Treatment Options?
For numerous people in the Atlanta area, allergies are a significant detriment to their quality of life. Fortunately, targeted allergy treatments…
What Are the Most Common Signs of Asthma?
Watching for asthma symptoms is necessary for preventing asthma attacks or reducing their severity. Unfortunately, since there are many common…
Dr. Chacko on WSB-TV – Smog Alert Warnings
We are definitely seeing more air quality “smog alert” warnings these days. Dr. Chacko explains why, and details how those of us with asthma, COPD, or other lung…
Dr. Chacko Discussing Peanut Allergies on Headline News
As research brings new info, today’s data-based treatment practices for peanut allergies have changed. Watch to get the latest news, including desensitization to…
Spring Allergies HLN Interview with Dr. Chacko
If you’re one of the many whose allergies kick up when spring arrives, get Dr. Chacko’s views on treatment options including antihistamines, the saline rinse of the neti…
Peanut Allergy Treatment Shows Promise
Can consuming the allergen bring benefits to those with peanut allergy? Oral immunotherapy (OIT) is the monitored, very gradual introduction of an allergen…
Dr. Chacko Discussing the Latest in Peanut Allergy on CNN
More children today have a peanut allergy, with rates tripling in 20 years. Dr. Chacko explains the latest thinking and practices on peanut allergy, and what this…
New Guidelines for Introducing Peanut-Containing Foods to Infants
Approximately 2 percent of American children have some form of peanut allergy. The fact that some peanut allergies are so severe that they can lead to a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis has…
